Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
Truckee firefighters extended a ladder across swollen river waters to safely evacuate nine people from a riverside home
A total of 10 Marion County Fire employees have been fired following an alleged violent hazing incident at Station 21, as the FD works to address its workplace culture and rebuild public trust
A newly updated policy will allow Howard County firefighters to use medical cannabis while off duty in 2026, with safeguards in place to address safety, testing and fitness for duty
Spurred by a deadly Silver Spring high-rise fire, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is equipping every fire truck with smoke hoods thanks to a family’s donation
Athens Fire and Rescue will equip additional trucks with AEDs using opioid settlement funds while the police department begins placing them in patrol vehicles
Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured
CAL FIRE and Five Cities Fire Authority crews carried out a complex rescue, pulling a man from an industrial mulching machine after hours of delicate extrication
From Stewartville to St. Charles, multi-generational volunteer firefighters say family tradition, community service and dedication are keeping departments staffed
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
PRODUCT NEWS
Entrants must be an active volunteer firefighter in the U.S. and an NVFC member
Braun Ambulances returns to FDIC International 2025 with two models, including the debut of the Select by Braun Chief XL Type I
Attendees will explore the climate-defying MXP 153 Type I Arctic Range Edition and the all-new MXP 170 Type I ambulance, built for peak performance, safety and efficiency
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
The week focuses on the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of home fire sprinklers
Industry experts, fire service leaders, and wellness pioneers unite to advance firefighter health, performance, and resilience
FLIR will be showcasing K-Series cameras with enhanced image quality at FDIC International in Indianapolis
March 28-30, 2025 in Rockland, Massachusetts
Firefighters risk their lives every day—MagneGrip ensures the air they breathe isn’t one of those risks, delivering Complete Clean Air through industry-leading exhaust removal and air purification systems
With top-notch hose and cable reels for firefighting vehicles